Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder

Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder

Capture every location recording quickly and cleanly with the Zoom F8n Pro, a sound bag–friendly multitrack field recorder with 32-bit float technology for immense dynamic range that frees you from clipping and manual gain adjustments. Offering 8-input / 10-track recording, separate converters for quiet and loud sounds, and high-grade preamps with mic/line input switching, the F8n Pro packs quantity and quality into a rugged frame that's more than ready for filmmaking, production/location sound mixing, sound effects recording, and electronic news gathering.

From the large, informative color display and user-friendly controls to the flexible powering methods, remote control options, and precision time code functionality, the F8n Pro is properly equipped to please novices and demanding veterans alike. Whether you need long-duration stereo recording for an interview, redundant capture of multi-mic setups for a video shoot, or Ambisonics sound files for virtual reality and 360-audio projects, the F8n Pro has the modes, resolutions, and media support to handle your crucial audio tasks.

Specifications

Portable Recorder

Form Factor	Field Recorder
Primary Use Applications	Audio-for-Video
Number of Tracks	WAV: 10 (8 Inputs + Stereo Mix) MP3: 2
Number of Input Channels	8
Max Sample Rate/Resolution	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Microphone	Built-In Slate Mic
Number of Mic Preamps	8
Built-In Speaker	No
Display	2.4" / 6.1 cm Color LCD (Backlit)
Memory Card Support	SDHC (4 GB to 32 GB) SDXC (64 GB to 1 TB)
Internal Storage	None
Special Features	Pre-Record Buffer, Remote Control Capable, Slate Function (Remote Available Separately)

Recording

Audio File Formats	BWF, ID3v1, MP3, WAV, iXML
Sample Rates	WAV: 44.1 / 47.952 / 48 / 48.048 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz MP3: 44.1 / 48 kHz
Bit Depth	32-Bit (Floating Point) 16 / 24-Bit
Bit Rates	128 to 320 kb/s
Signal Processing & FX	Delay, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter
Timecode Support	Yes
Frame Rates Supported	23.976 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 29.97 DF / 30 / 30 DF
Clock Accuracy	±0.2 ppm / 0.5 Frame per 24 Hrs
Recording Time	WAV 48 kHz/32-Bit: 43.4 Mins per GB (Stereo) WAV 192 kHz/32-Bit: 10.9 Mins per GB (Stereo)
Included Software	None

Connectivity

Analog I/O	8 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Female Line/Mic Input (Lockable) 1 x Proprietary 10-Pin Mic Capsule Input 2 x TA3 3-Pin Male Balanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital I/O	1 x BNC Timecode Input 1 x BNC Timecode Output
Phantom Power	+24 / 48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Phantom Power Current	≤ 10 mA per Channel
Host Connection	1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0)
Audio Interface Capability	Multi-Track

Performance

Frequency Response	Mic/Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 60 kHz +0.5/-1 dB (at 192 kHz)
Gain/Trim Range	Mic Inputs: +10 to +75 dB Line Inputs: -10 to +55 dB
Max Input Level	Mic Inputs: +4 dBu (Limiter On, at 0 dBFS) Line Inputs: +24 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Max Output Level	Outputs: +24 dBu Aux Outputs: +10 dBV
Headphone Output Power	100 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Dynamic Range	A/D Converters: 113 dBA D/A Converters: 105 dBA
Impedance	Mic Inputs: ≥3 Kilohms Line Inputs: ≥5 Kilohms Balanced Outputs: ≤150 Ohms Aux Outputs: ≤100 Ohms Headphone Outputs: ≤18 Ohms BNC Inputs: 4.6 Kilohms BNC Outputs: ≤50 Ohms
EIN	≤-127 dBu (A-Weighted)

Power

Power Options	Battery or AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type	8 x AA (Not Included)
Approximate Battery Life	48 kHz/32-Bit: 6 Hours (Alkaline, 2 Channels, Phantom Off, Recording, with Headphones) 8.5 Hours (NiMH, 2 Channels, Phantom Off, Recording, with Headphones) 12 Hours (Lithium, 2 Channels, Phantom Off, Recording, with Headphones) 48 kHz/32-Bit: 5 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels, Phantom Off, Recording, with Headphones) 7 Hours (NiMH, All Channels, Phantom Off, Recording, with Headphones) 10 Hours (Lithium, All Channels, Phantom Off, Recording, with Headphones) 192 kHz/32-Bit: 0.5 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels, Phantom On, Recording, with Headphones) 1.5 Hours (NiMH, All Channels, Phantom On, Recording, with Headphones) 2.5 Hours (Lithium, All Channels, Phantom On, Recording, with Headphones)
AC/DC Power Adapter	12 VDC at 2 A (Included)
AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Physical

Included Accessories	None
Mounting Options	1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions	178.2 x 140.3 x 54.3 mm
Weight	1.2 kg (with Batteries)